Rei, Ava, and Ash dedicated a considerable amount of time analyzing the evidence Vanessa provided, resulting in them working throughout the night. Exhausted, Ava and Rei eventually dozed off in Ash's living room.
Their slumber was abruptly interrupted by Beethoven's barking and playful leaps around the sofa, as he affectionately licked each of their faces. As Rei opened his eyes, he caught a whiff of the enticing scent of coffee and bacon.
Noticing that Ava and Ash were still asleep on the adjacent sofa, Rei grew curious about the person cooking at such an early hour. He rose from his seat and made his way toward the kitchen, only to overhear a familiar voice engaged in conversation with another woman.
Seeing the person talking, Rei was filled with confusion and he couldn't help but ask, "Sandra! What brings you here?" His mind swayed between questioning whether this encounter was a mere figment of his imagination or an actual reality.
